Pretty awesome:

Via Theo Spark.

Tactilite T2 by Zel Custom Manufacturing

Zel Custom Introduces Magazine-Fed .50 BMG Upper Receiver for AR-15s

Zel Custom Manufacturing introduces the Tactilite T2, a magazine-fed, bolt-action .50 BMG conversion for AR-15 style rifles. The T2 utilizes a side-mounted magazine design (similar to a Sten gun) on Zel Custom’s unique steel billet upper receiver. As a “firearms accessory”, the Tactilite T2 .50 BMG conversion kit requires no special paperwork, background check or waiting period.

“The T2 was developed in response to law enforcement feedback to our single-shot T1,” said Michael Brendzel, president of Zel Custom Manufacturing. “However, consumer demand has already exceeded expectations.”

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Great review over at The Truth About Guns.

Money quote:

It is what it is: strong, ugly, cheap and functional.

Cheap, Reliable, Pretty...pick any two.

Murdoc plans to pick up both a rifle and a carbine at some point in the near future. Plus a boat load of 7.62×54.

Go read, look, and watch.

Via Firearm Blog:

PDS Pistol by Rock River Arms

I’ve never really been sold on the 5.56/.223 “pistol” versions of carbines and rifles. I guess I can see where they (maybe) might have a use in the military or tactical environments. Even if I personally had a use for a rifle-caliber pistol, though, the buffer tube sticking out the back of the thing was a show stopper. At least this system by RRA gets rid of that and gives you something that is a little closer to a pistol.

For more info, see Rock River’s site.

Meant to post this last week but forgot to:

New Hi-Point .45 ACP Carbine (without optional vertical grip)

After years of requests this new much desired .45 ACP Hi-Point carbine has finally arrived. Affordable Hi-Point firearms are warranted for the life of the gun, not just the first owner and have proven to be robust, accurate, and fiddle free.

As with the 9mm and .40 Caliber Hi-Point carbines the longer barrel will increase velocity figures between 80-200 FPS over a like chambered handgun, especially with +P loads. These velocity increases coupled with the fat formidable .45 round, improved carbine handling and a longer sighting radius over a handgun make this an excellent gun for small game (Hi-Point Carbines are legal for deer in some states), plinking, home defense and law enforcement.

The robust all weather black molded polymer skeletonized stock is both tough and light in weight. Additionally the forearm offers an excellent grabby surface regardless of conditions or whether the user is wearing gloves, mitts or is bare handed. The carbine has three top-side and forearm bottom Picatinny rails for optional vertical grips, lasers, optics and lights.

The simple blow back design reliably feeds ammunition from the compact single stack 9-round (10 rounds in 9mm and .40S&W) magazine which also fits the Hi-Point series of like caliber semi-auto pistols.

Murdoc is extremely tempted to pick up a Hi-Point carbine, though he’d probably go with the .40 model for ammo commonization reasons. no doubt a lot shooters will want the .45 for the exact same reason.

Price: $330 MSRP
Finish: Special high-durability black powder coat
Stock: Black molded polymer-(with standard upper and lower Picatinny rails).
Barrel length: 17 1/2-inches
Overall length: 33-inches
Weight: 7 1/2-pounds.
Magazine capacity: 9-rounds.
Sight: Adjustable front post and adjustable rear (ghost ring)
Warranty: Lifetime on parts and labor that follows the gun.
Manufacturer: Hi-Point of Mansfield Ohio-every part is made in the U.S.A.
Factory affordable options are available: Folding grip, laser, scope sight, etc.

Check out the Ruger SR-556/6.8 at the Firearm Blog.

M41A 10mm pulse rifle, over and under with a 30mm pump action grenade launcher:

Via Traction Control.

Came across this online:

Does anyone know the source? My guess is that it’s some drug lord’s conversation piece. Some WEIRD drug lord.

Bonus points for still having a bayonet lug, though.

Steve Adelmann looks at the CETME and the PTR-91 for Shooting Illustrated:

Commercial versions of military small arms don’t always remain faithful to their parent designs. Changes may be mechanical and required simply to comply with federal laws, or they may result in an apple that’s fallen far from the tree. Determining which variants will function true to the originals can be frustrating and costly. In the case of Heckler & Koch’s G3 family of rifles, I’ve had recent experience with two current options worth sharing.

I decided to add a variant to my collection, but I wanted a solid shooter that wouldn’t set me back two months’ pay, so I turned to the replica market.

While there are about a bazillion options for 5.56 carbines available, the options for 7.62 carbines are fairly limited. Those that like the G3 style guns will want to check out the story.

Bushmaster 308 Optics Ready Carbine (ORC)

The ORC comes from the factory with two 1/2-inch scope riser blocks for the shooter that wishes to mount an aftermarket optic to this 308 powerhouse. The riser blocks, which are mounted to the receiver length Picatinny optics rail, provide enough clearance above the upper receiver so the natural cheek weld aligns the shooter’s eye directly behind his chosen optic.

This heavy-hitting, mid-range carbine comes with mid length gas system and a milled gas block that is mounted to a heavy-profile, 16-inch 4150 Chrom-Moly Vanadium chrome lined barrel and chamber which is capped with an A2 style birdcage flash hider. The heavy oval hand guards are heat-shielded and a six-position telescoping stock gives up to 4 inches of adjustment for the length of pull.

I know a lot of readers will like the 7.62. Is a 16″ barrel and an M4-style stock too much of a compromise?

Model Bushmaster 308 ORC
Caliber 308 WIN / 7.62 NATO
Capacity 20 Round
Action Gas Operated Semi-Auto
Stock 6 Position telescoping butt Stock
Barrel 16 inch
Twist Rate 1 in 10
Sights Two 1/2-inch scope riser blocks
Length 33.25-37.25 inches
Weight 7.75 lbs.
MSRP $ 1395.00